Board and Staff
Board of Directors
Our Dedicated Board
The membership of the Historical Society elects the Board of Directors. The Board must have a minimum of seven members and can have up to eleven members. The Board elects officers, sets policies, approves budgets and manages the properties, programs and events of the Historical Society. Board meetings, open to members, are held monthly at the museum on the fourth Tuesday.
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2026 Members
If you would like information on becoming a Board Member, please call the museum at 503-678-5754 for an application packet.
Hard-working Staff
Staff
Our devoted staff at the Aurora Colony Historical Society welcomes the opportunity to help you in every way possible.
Jennifer Burns, Director
Jennifer@auroracolony.org
Jennifer came to ACHS in early 2021 to focus on fundraising, community engagement and relevance, and operations. She graduated Linfield College in McMinnville, holds a master’s degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and has a certificate in museum studies from the University of Washington. Her previous experience includes work as the Heritage Project Manager for Clackamas County and as the Curator of Collections for the High Point Museum in North Carolina.
Heidi Smith, MarketinG Coordinator
Heidi joined ACHS in early 2025. Born in Salem, Oregon, and raised in Southern California, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from San Diego State University. She brings more than a decade of experience working on corporate marketing and design teams, along with over ten years running her own small business focused on handcrafted goods and freelance design. Outside of work, Heidi enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Her interests include visiting the coast, camping, gardening, thrifting, and pursuing a wide range of creative projects.
Betty Spuur, front desk Staff
Stauffer-Will Farm Interpreters
Lauren Ettlin, Sasha Keown, Ryan Kyllo, Joanne MacDonald, Cam Miller, Julie Riordan, Mija Sanders
Interpreter Trainer: Christina Leder
Sean eberle, program Director
Facilities & Properties Manager
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*Please call the museum staff at 503.678.5754 for questions or further information.